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The Gaughan Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding efforts primarily in Nevada, Nebraska, and California. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through relationship-based, invitation-only processes. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Creighton University
$1.4M
10%
ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF LAS VEGAS
$830K
6%
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
$780K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GAUGHAN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. GAUGHAN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GAUGHAN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
GAUGHAN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Nevada, Nebraska, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are GAUGHAN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GAUGHAN FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GAUGHAN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, GAUGHAN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GAUGHAN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, GAUGHAN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include Creighton University, ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF LAS VEGAS, and UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GAUGHAN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
GAUGHAN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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